Juventus are accelerating their pursuit of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez by scheduling crucial talks with his representative for Wednesday. The Serie A side aim to establish the financial package required to lure the Argentina international to Turin ahead of the new season.
Turin summit
According to reports from Gianluca Di Marzio, Juventus chief executive Giovanni Carnevali and newly-appointed chief football officer Ricky Massara will hold a face-to-face meeting with Martínez’s agent on Wednesday. The primary objective is to determine exactly how much Juventus must offer to convince the goalkeeper to make the switch from the Premier League.
The gathering follows preliminary discussions that took place on Tuesday. Di Marzio reports that Carnevali is ready to accelerate the process. Once Juventus have clarity on the player’s personal demands, they will turn their attention to negotiating a transfer fee with Aston Villa.
World Cup commitments
The scheduling of these talks comes immediately after Martínez’s involvement in Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt at the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta. The Aston Villa goalkeeper was part of the squad that recovered from a two-goal deficit to secure a stoppage-time win, sending Argentina through to the quarter-finals.
Martínez has established himself as a key figure for Villa, and his performances on the international stage have continued to attract interest from major European clubs.
Negotiation timeline
Securing Martínez would represent a significant statement of intent for Juventus as they look to strengthen their squad. However, any deal remains contingent on agreement with Aston Villa, who will demand substantial compensation for a player who remains under contract.
The outcome of Wednesday’s discussions will likely determine whether Juventus proceed with a formal bid in the coming days or shift their focus towards alternative targets in the transfer market.